MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #2

A brewery uses molasses as a raw material for ethanol production. Which enzyme specifically converts sucrose into glucose and fructose during fermentation?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #2

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A brewery uses molasses as a raw material for ethanol production. Which enzyme specifically converts sucrose into glucose and fructose during fermentation?

    • A) Diastase
    • B) Maltase
    • C) Invertase
    • D) Zymase

    Answer: Invertase

    Explanation: Invertase hydrolyzes molasses (sucrose) into glucose and fructose. Zymase is tempting but it only converts glucose directly into ethanol and CO2.